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high rank
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The tag 'high rank' appears in a discussion about the discovery of a medieval coffin believed to have been made for a person of high rank, possibly King Richard III. The thread explores the historical and archaeological significance of the coffin, which was unearthed in Earl Shilton and is now displayed at the Battlefield Visitors Centre. The content focuses on the artifact's potential connection to royalty and its journey from being used as a flowerbed to becoming a museum piece. This tag is relevant for users interested in medieval history, archaeology, and the mysteries surrounding Richard III.
Battlefield, scene of the death of King Richard III. Unearthed in a garden in nearby Earl Shilton, it was dated as possibly 15th-century and judged to be of a type made for a person of high rank. It now has pride of place in the courtyard of the prestigious Battlefield Visitors Centre. Not bad...
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